New Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC is a golden opportunity for Nintendo so where is it?

Date:
Sun, 12 Sep 2021 14:30:00 +0000

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Nintendo could clean up if it added some new DLC to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Nintendo Switch, so why hasnt it?

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is undoubtedly one of the best Nintendo Switch games of all time. In fact, Id go as far as to say it represents the pinnacle of Nintendos long-running racing series. Its simply that damn good.

Its accessible to players of all ages, still looks absolutely fantastic to this day, and is universally adored by almost anyone who has ever played it.

So why hasnt Nintendo released any Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC? Good question.

The game continues to sell millions of units every year, a feat made all the more impressive when you remember that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is nothing more than a straightforward port of the Wii U title which was released in 2014, albeit with all previous DLC and a revamped Battle Mode included. Nintendo Switch OLED : everything you need to know Best micro SD card for Nintendo Switch : expand your storage Nintendo Switch continues to be a slap in the face for all Wii U owners

From April 2020 to March 2021 alone, Nintendo shifted 10.6 million copies of the game, which shows theres still an incredible appetite to see Nintendos cast of beloved characters skidding around a track driving go-karts and
bikes.

And yet, even though Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has sold a staggering 37 million copies to date (thats more than Animal Crossing: New Horizons , by the way) for some inexplicable reason, Nintendo isnt capitalizing on the games commercial success and widespread appeal. Stalling at the start line (Image credit: Nintendo)

Nintendo quickly tossed Mario Kart 8 Deluxe aside shortly after launch just like when you get a banana peel in sixth place when what you really need is a mushroom or three red shells.

Yes, the Deluxe version came with some pleasing additions, such as the aforementioned (and much-needed) Battle Mode refresh, the ability to carry
two items at once, and new characters like my boy King Boo. But support for the game has been practically non-existent ever since. I can only remember a Breath of the Wild outfit and bike being added for Link in terms of genuinely new content post-launch.

Instead of keeping Mario Kart 8 Deluxe relevant, Nintendo has spent its time and resources nurturing Mario Kart Tour , the mobile game which was released in 2019. Its just dropped a new trailer for the games Sydney Tour, which will let players race as a kangaroo-themed Yoshi and Koala Baby Mario. And yes, they look adorable, but why arent they in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe? Surely an injection of new cosmetic skins wouldnt be too costly on Nintendos behalf?

While the free-to-play mobile market is always a lucrative option, something which the success of Fire Emblem Heroes proved with eye-watering certainty (its earned Nintendo over $656 million ) Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is still a gold mine brimming with untold riches.

Remember, 37 million copies have been sold, so even if new DLC is only purchased by 10% of people (if we take that number at face value), thats
still an audience of 3.7 million that Nintendo is leaving untapped. Gold standard (Image credit: Nintendo)

"The wait for some new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe seems inexcusable, and unfortunately, Nintendo seems to be doing everything it can to squander the games potential."

So what can Nintendo do to make Mario Kart 8 Deluxe the shining star of the Switchs library? Well, the first thing is incredibly obvious: make some new DLC and stat. Some new tracks would instantly generate more interest in the game, and encourage older players back into the fold.

Heck, Id even settle for some new racers. I mean just look at the excitement that surrounds every new Super Smash Bros. Ultimate character reveal: why
isnt Nintendo doing the same thing for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe? Where is Samus ? Why isnt Birdo back in the fray? Its downright criminal that I cant race around as Kirby, either. Come to think of it, how come we havent got any dedicated Mario Kart amiibo ?

Not only is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in dire need of some new content, then, but its the type of title that could single-handedly drive Switch Online subscriptions, too. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is one of the few games that makes having a Nintendo Switch Online subscription worth it now that you cant play online for free, and Ive generally found the servers to be more than acceptable when racing against friends or random strangers across the globe. New Mario Kart 8 Deluxe content would almost guarantee I picked up a Nintendo Switch Online subscription.

To prevent segmenting the player base online, Nintendo could make the new tracks free online, while the paid version unlocks single-player cups, time trials, and potentially new Battle Mode arenas. Stuck in the pits (Image credit: Nintendo)

The wait for some new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe seems inexcusable, and unfortunately, Nintendo seems to be doing everything it can to squander the games potential. By adding some new content, it could keep players happy and make some serious cash and in the process.

Im tired of racing (and winning) on the same old tracks, and with Mario Kart
9 still nothing more than a warp pipe dream at this point, its only right
that Nintendo gives Mario Kart 8 Deluxe the attention it deserves. Nintendo Switch OLED vs Nintendo Switch : what's the difference?



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